Question:
The sides of a rectangle are in the ratio 2 : 3, and its perimeter is 20 cm. Draw the rectangle.
Solution:
Let the side be $x \mathrm{~cm}$ and $y \mathrm{~cm}$.
So, we have :
$2(x+y)=20$
Sides are in the ratio $2: 3$.
$\therefore y=\frac{3 x}{2}$
Putting the value of $y$ :
$2\left(x+\frac{3 x}{2}\right)=20$
$\frac{2 x+3 x}{2}=10$
$5 x=20$
$x=4$
$\therefore y=\frac{3 \times 4}{2}=6$
Thus, sides of the rectangle will be $4 \mathrm{~cm}$ and $6 \mathrm{~cm}$.
$\mathrm{ABCD}$ is the rectangle having side $s 4 \mathrm{~cm}$ and $6 \mathrm{~cm}$.